distraction
n
1 [U] distracting or being distracted 注意力分散; 精神不集中.
2 [C] noise, sight, etc that distracts the attention and prevents concentration 使人分心的事物(如噪声、 景象等)
He found the noise of the photographers a distraction. 他觉得摄影师们的嘈杂声分散了他的注意力.
3 [C] thing or event that amuses or entertains 娱乐; 消遣
TV can be a welcome distraction after a hard day's work. 辛苦一天之後, 看看电视有时算是很美的消遣.
4 [U] state of mental distress (精神上的)痛苦; 心烦意乱.
5 (idm 习语) to di`straction almost to a state of madness 几乎到了疯狂的地步
He loves her to distraction. 他爱她爱得发狂.
You'll drive me to distraction with your silly questions! 你的那些傻问题简直要我的命!
Second, if your friends have problems, do not give advice. Ask questions instead, such as What do yo want? How do you feel about it? What are you afraid might happen? They will be able to find answers to any problems themselves, with your support. They